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Idea Store, Canary Wharf
Originally added: 3rd April 2006, 12:00pm
Last revised: 10th June 2009, 11:51am
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Sector:
Public
Authority and
authority type:
authority type:
Tower Hamlets, London borough
Address:
Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London
Postal code:
E14 5RB
Library email:
ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Country:
England
Category of library:
Small community library
Population served:
Nature of project:
Conversion
Size of library
(square metres):
(square metres):
960
Number of floors:
Year of completion:
2006
Architect and
architect category:
architect category:
Dearle & Henderson (Practice)
Project consultant:
Building contractor:
Interior designer:
Dearle & Henderson
Furniture supplier(s):
Furniture File
Service and facility supplier(s):
Currency:
Pounds sterling
Overall cost:
3,000,000
Construction cost:
Fitout cost:
1,200,000
Funding sources:
London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Learning and Skills Council, Tower Hamlets College, Canary Wharf Group, London Metropolitan University, Barclays
External features:
Art works, Materials, Shared building, Shared site
Internal features:
Design features, Security, Structural
Energy efficiency:
IT provision:
Electronic information displays, Internet access, Laptop points, Public access terminals, RFID, WiFi
Accessibility provision:
Parking, Access to building, Access within building, Signage / guiding, Furniture height, Equipment controls: location, Emergency features, Assistive technology
Services:
Group study spaces, Equipment provision, Open learning provision, Hosting of other agencies, Audiovisual/Multimedia areas, Baby changing facilities, Public address system
Subject specialisation:
Detailed description:
Conversion and refurbishment of a car park within new Churchill Mall. The borough's 4th Idea Store, the facilities include state-of-the-art learning spaces and classrooms, quick access internet terminals, baby changing room and wheelchair accessible toilets.
Number of seats /
study places:
study places:
Number of public computer
terminals:
terminals:
39
Size of stock:
28,461
Number of titles in
specific formats:
specific formats:
Awards won:
Impact studies/POEs etc:
Further information:
Images of Idea Store, Canary Wharf
Exterior of Idea Store Canary Wharf
Exterior of Idea Store Canary Wharf
Interior showing periodical shelving and the adult's Surfing Space
Interior showing Self-service point
Interior showing guiding
Interior showing adult's Surfing Space
Interior showing connecting pathway
Seating Area in Foyer
Adult Lending
Interior showing lab
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